Hull gains White Ribbon Status

Hull has attained White Ribbon Status for its commitment to tackling violence against women.

An anti-violence campaign is being launched in the city to coincide with Valentine’s Day – a time of year that often sees an increase in the number of cases of violence against women – in a bid to raise awareness of the issue.

The male White Ribbon Ambassadors took to the pitch at half-time of the Super League encounter between Hull FC and Warrington Wolves at the KC Stadium today to release 25 balloons into the air.

Supporters include Kirk Yeaman and Richard Horne of Hull FC.

Each of the balloons represented 1,000 of the estimated 24,690 women who experience domestic abuse in Hull every year.

Other efforts to raise awareness will include a number of special events in workplaces and the local community.